Question
Which one of the following type of medicines is used for treating indigestion?
NDA
General Ability
General Science
2025
NDA 2025 (Phase 2)
NDA General Ability Question (2025) — Solution
Options
- A. Analgesic
- B. Antiseptic
- C. Antibiotic
- D. Antacid
Answer
D. Antacid
Step-by-step solution
Indigestion is typically caused by the overproduction of acid in the stomach. Antacids are mild bases that are used to neutralize this excess acid and provide relief from indigestion. Analgesics are used to relieve pain, antiseptics are applied to living tissues to prevent the growth of microbes, and antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. Answer: Antacid
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